Creating an Effective Thesis Statement ~ with Kristi Galligan

It's all about the thesis. If you want to write a strong essay, you must begin with a strong thesis. It is the "roadmap" for your essay; it lets the reader know the purpose and how your essay is organized, so they can follow your main points and not get "lost". In this workshop, expert Kristi Galligan will show you the art of creating a strong thesis statement for successful essays. You will learn the role of a thesis statement, the importance of a thesis statement, and tips for creating a strong thesis statement. You will leave this workshop knowing how to create a variety of thesis statements for different types of papers, such as compare and contrast, analysis essays, argumentative essays, and more.   Kristi Galligan is an award-winning educator that has taught English and writing at the middle school, high school, and college level. She has a Master's Degree in English and is a doctoral candidate in Educational Technology and Instructional Design.